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Keep the horse's head straight for the leap, 

 with reins in each hand. The knees hold- 

 ing tight, and the legs on, behind the girths. 

 Reserve the tight closing of the knees until 

 you are within a few yards of the jump, 

 give him his head when he rises, lean 

 back when he is coming down, pick him 

 up when he has landed, and then move on 

 at the original pace. Take care not to pull 

 him up too soon or he may land in the 

 middle of the jump. Buck jumps, three 

 feet high and ten feet apart, afford excel- 

 ent practice, when once a strong seat has 

 been secured ; tilting at the ring, pickings 

 up a stirrup-iron with a lance pole, and 

 other exercises, may be practised when 

 riders are well advanced.] 



Flying leap. 



The horse must not be hurried, or allowed 

 to rush, but with a light and steady hand 

 keep his head steady and straight to the 

 bar ; position the same as in the standing- 

 leap. 



Swimming a horse. 



Occasion may occur on service when a 

 dragoon may be obliged to swim his horse» 

 If he knows how to do so, it may be done 



